Thousands of international, interstate athletes to compete in Cairns Airport IRONMAN Cairns
Thousands of athletes from across the nation and beyond have descended on the Far North for the Cairns IRONMAN which kicked off this weekend.
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Thousands of athletes from across the globe have descended on the Far North for the Cairns Ironman which kicked off this weekend.
Around 3000 athletes from 62 nations have registered to take part in the Ironman and triathlon on Sunday.
Cairns Airport chief executive officer Richard Barker said the figures demonstrated the powerful effect of hosting world-class events in Cairns, coupled with a strong aviation network.
“Each year, this exceptional event showcases our region to the globe, injects millions of dollars into the economy and provides a fantastic and inspiring spectacle for our community,” Mr Barker said.
The 2025 Cairns Airport Ironman Cairns is expected to inject an estimated $15 million into the economy.
“Athletes have voted Cairns as their favourite Ironman course in the world; it’s called the ‘Race in Paradise’ for a good reason,” he said.
“They share their experiences when they go home, and our whole region benefits from that invaluable word-of-mouth promotion.”
A Jetstar pilot triathlon team will also line up to compete on Sunday, headed by Jetstar chief pilot Tyrone Simes with pilots Will Long and Michael Paris.
“At Jetstar, we thrive on adventure, and Ironman Cairns perfectly embodies that spirit,” Mr Simes said.
“We’re excited to play our part in bringing competitors from around the world to the start line – it’s no small feat, but just like the athletes, we’re ready to go the distance.”
Japan is the second largest competitor group after Australia, followed by New Zealand in third.
Domestically, Melbourne has contributed the highest number of interstate competitors, followed by Sydney, Adelaide and Perth.
Numbers from both Singapore and the United States have increased since last year.
Cairns Airport Ironman Cairns will take place on Sunday June 15.
Some temporary road closures or changed conditions will be in effect between Cairns and Port Douglas.
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